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Bullet policy · Jul 28, 2025

Latest Public Policy Report

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

In this issue:

  • NSF Slated For 23% Cut in House Spending Bill
  • House Appropriators Approve Small Bump for DOE Office of Science
  • EPA Announces Layoffs, Restructuring
  • Congress Pushes Back on Deep Cuts to Interior, EPA
  • USDA to Relocate 2,600 DC Jobs, Close Major Research Facilities
  • Whistleblower Complaint Filed by NSF Staffers
  • NASA Employees Signal Dissatisfaction in Declaration and Departures
  • House GOP Pushes Overhaul of Marine Mammal Law
  • Trump Creates New Federal Job Category to Expand Political Influence
  • Higher Ed Coalition Proposes New Research Cost Model to Policymakers
  • House Spending Panel Rejects Trump’s Global Health Cuts
  • Register for the Writing for Impact and Influence Online Course
  • Short Takes

    • The National Academy of Sciences Nominates Next President
    • NIH Revokes Nominations for Incoming NIH Reviewers
    • NIH to Cap Open Access Fees
    • NIH Suspends Gain-of-Function Research
    • Bipartisan Capitol Hill Event Highlights Federal R&D
  • From the Federal Register